Development

U14 and U16 alpine ski racers came together to compete at the Whistler Cup event. Team USA ignited with enthusiasm and united as a team.

The recent U16 Nationals event in Vail was a resounding success. Chip Knight, US Ski & Snowboard's Alpine Development Director, emphasized the value of U16 programs in nurturing young talent for future competitions.

The successful 2024 U16 Western Region Alpine Championships in Alyeska, Alaska, showcased young skiers' impressive talents. As Bob Eastaugh captured in photos and Natalie Osborne reported, two standout athletes have emerged as frontrunners, and Alaskan contenders have also made their presence known in the rankings.

The Federation of European Ski & Snowboard Associations (FESA) Alpine Ski Cup recently took place in Soldeu, Andorra, drawing athletes born in 2008 and 2009 from nine Central European countries. Despite the United States being the only invited nation and not a member, its athletes showcased exceptional talent and spirit at this prestigious international U16 race.

In the heart of Jackson, Wyoming, where the Teton mountains stand tall and the snow falls thick, the U18 US National Alpine Skiing Championships unfolded amidst both challenges and triumphs.

Caleah Lutz-Sladdin SYNC Cup Photo: John Holmes The SYNC Cup ski races opened the season

One of the biggest lessons I've learned over my many years in our sport, as a racer and as a mental coach, and one that many young racers need help understanding, is that training does matter. Too often, racers waste their time during training; the things necessary for quality training are only there sometimes. I can't tell you how much it irritates me when I'm on the hill working with young racers and seeing them do things that prevent them from getting the most out of their training.

In my last ski racing post, I shared recommendations on being the best ski racing

Each year, Anouk Patty, Chief of Sport with the Stifel US Ski Team, actively oversees the formulation of the team nomination criteria, a crucial yet often underappreciated aspect of her responsibilities. In this process, criticism is inevitable, and achieving perfection is impossible.

This course setting idea offers skill-based training to connect strong fundamentals with efficient, dynamic turns in traditional race courses.

Photo Credit: Tucker Marshall In my recent ski racing articles, I’ve focused on how racers

Two grants help New York Ski Educational Foundation launch a new Skimeister Program for young athletes to learn Olympic event skiing.

Dominik Paris Kitzbühel GEPA Photos Nordica Racing USA is ramping up its game and has

Coach and Olympic & World Champion Diann Roffe shares her vision of development. Diann Roffe

Press release provided by World Cup Dreams Foundation The World Cup Dreams Foundation (WCDF), is

Insights from Eileen Shiffrin: Developing Skiers, Coaching Techniques, and Personal Choices Jeff, Eileen, Mikaela and

The winter is over but where there is snow, there is skiing. Check out these incredible camps and what they can offer you in this off-season.

Goal setting is a simple and practical mental tool to motivate you in your ski